Signs of Spring

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Mar 29, 2018 at 8:53 PM

'Whip' opening a harbingerof warmer times to come

By Tammy WilkinsonOf The Star Courier

WYOMING – The Spring season has definitely kicked off in Stark County with the official opening of neighborhood ice cream shop newly named as “The Whip” in Wyoming. The Whip is a small family owned ice cream business located off the main route nestled at 607 N. Main Street. Pat Frisby has been the owner and operator of the favorite stop for the past 18-years. The tiny shop was originally purchased from a former ice cream proprietor that operated a business along Main Street in Toulon. The building was actually sold to the Frisbys and relocated to where Mrs. Frisby resides, which is just around the corner from the Stark County Junior Fair and 4-H grounds. Although it may be off the beaten path, the ice cream parlor has become well established and draws a large amount of business favored by those looking for a cool treat. Since starting the seasonal business the ice cream shop has also been known as Pat’s Whip. This year, however, Pat’s son Trent and his wife, Patti Frisby, have recently become the new owners embarking on the business. With the new ownership in place, a new name has also been established, and the shop will now be known simply as “The Whip.” Pat is looking to semi-retire from the day-to-day duties, the season for which usually runs from late March until the third weekend in September. “Don’t worry, Pat is still involved with the business and will ‘whip’ things into shape if needed,” said Trent and Patti Frisby. Pat can still be seen working inside the shop along with a handful of additional employees, which include her granddaughter Courtney Frisby, who has learned the ropes firsthand from her grandmother. Customers anxiously await the arrival of the shop’s opening day and could be seen lined up taking their turn at placing the first orders of the season Wednesday. The Whip will be open daily from 1 to 8 p.m. with possible hours added during the height of the summer season. Customers can also follow announcements on their Facebook page.

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